We’re not sure how slop on TikTok started, but it gained
popularity recently when a group of friends began documenting their regular
dinner parties. To pick the theme, the women put topics in a bowl and pick out
strips of paper with ideas on them. The first things picked are what the theme
will not be, while the last picked is the theme. Slop has been in the idea bowl several time, but, so far, it gets
eliminated every time. The internet is rooting for it as people go wild for slop in the comments.
The idea of slop might sound gross, but it's an ironic joke to describe the falling-off-the-spoon oozy food we love so much. Slop is a whole vibe when you want something cozy.
2. Butternut Squash Slop
Now that slop is internet-famous, food influencers are
making slop recipes of their own. Justine Doiron from Justine_Snacks is leading
the charge with a whole slop series. Her first entry is a mashed, not blended,
butternut squash soup.
3. Butternut Squash Orzo
For her next slop recipe, Justine makes a cheesy butternut
squash orzo. It’s thick and warm like mac and cheese, but also full of
good-for-you-veggies.
4. Cabbage and Bean Toast
Now, people are going as far as calling Justine “Slop Mommy” for
raising slop awareness. Here, she makes roasted cabbage and beans on toast with
pickled onions and labneh. It has more structure than the usual slop and
probably more veggies too, but is equally as soothing.
5. Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie is the perfect slop — mushy but comforting. Any
slop topped with mashed potatoes is prime slop.
6. Golden Chickpea Soup
This golden chickpea soup is a balm for a weary soul and it
can be on the table in less than 30 minutes for low-energy days.
7. Vegan Pot Pie
Slop can also be baked into a pie like this Vegan Pot Pie.
You can also top it with drop biscuits for the quick route to hearty with less
effort.
8. Mushrooms Over Polenta
The best slop won’t make you stand in the kitchen, because during
slop season, we’re tired. We want to wrap ourselves in a blanket and nap. For this recipe, roast mushrooms and place on top of creamy polenta
for slop that feels like a warm hug.
9. Smothered Chicken and Gravy
Chicken and gravy is a quintessential slop dish. Just as we
crave cool, crunchy foods in the summer, we also crave warm, soft foods in the
winter.
10. Lasagna Soup
"Lasagna Soup" was trending this year on TikTok because it’s
what we desire – thick, rich food with no fuss. Break up lasagna noodles in cheesy,
tomato-y broth and you have a sloppy, delicious soup.
11. Chicken Cobbler
This recipe was also a TikTok hit this year, because what’s
better than cheddar-baked biscuits on top of a creamy chicken bake? That’s slop
incarnate.
12. Chickpea Curry
This sweet potato and chickpea curry is healthy and plant
based, but as sloppy as it gets.